7 Korean Dishes You Should Try to Expand Your Palate
Korean barbecue has been the viral meal of the past few years. However, beyond the grill, there is even more delicious food awaiting your palate.
Of course, you will find plenty of kimchi, but expect to find seasonings from gochujang sauce and garlic powder and every meat you can imagine, from pork belly to octopus tentacles.
To show you how versatile Korean food truly is, we've gathered seven yummy recipes you can make from the comfort of your kitchen.
Kimchi Pasta With Bacon by The Subversive Table
You can put kimchi in anything and it will taste good. Pasta is no exception. The Subversive Table teaches you how to bring the tangy flavor to your noodles with this recipe. Aside from the fermented cabbage, this dish offers a burst of flavor from spicy gochujang sauce, parmesan cheese and savory bacon.
(via The Subversive Table)
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Octopus Stir Fry by Korean Cuisine Recipes
Do you have an adventurous appetite? Consider trying octopus in your next meal. With the help of Cathlyn's Korean Kitchen, you can make octopus stir fry, also known as nakji bokkeum, in your home. This guide will give you the step-by-step to get the most tender cook. It also has a robust blend of spices, including minced garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang and more.
(via Korean Cuisine Recipes)
Scallion Pancakes by Daring Gourmet
If you go to a traditional Korean restaurant, there is a strong change you will find a recipe for a pancake. No, it's not your standard pancake you'd order at an American diner. This one is crispy and savory to serve at breakfast, lunch or dinner. Inside this pocket, you'll find onions and eggs, flavored by miso paste and soy sauce. To make it even bolder, you could also add meat and other veggies.
(via Daring Gourmet)
Korean Corn Dog by My Korean Kitchen
These days, most people are lucky enough to live near a shop that serves those viral Korean corn dogs. However, if you aren't near a metropolitan area, don't worry. My Korean Kitchen is here to help you recreate it at home. The interior doesn't take much, simply requiring sausage and cheese. For the shell, you can go above and beyond by making the potato exterior—or keep it simple with the standard breading.
(via My Korean Kitchen)
Bibimbap by Love & Lemons
Are you struggling to decide on one dish? You can have all your favorite ingredients in one bowl by making bibimbap. As Love & Lemons shows, it is a structured bowl of rice, eggs and vegetables. Then, you'll get that tasty gochujang sauce drizzled on top.
Although the authors suggest certain items and portions, they also encourage you to use any ingredients you enjoy to customize it to your liking.
(via Love & Lemons)
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Korean Pork Belly by Pinch and Swirl
You don't have to go to Korean barbecue to chow down on bulgogi, aka sliced grilled meat. Thanks to Pinch and Swirl, you can easily have a whole plate for your dinner. This version is even better because it's seasoned with honey, sesame oil, soy sauce and more. Don't forget to add your green onions as a garnish!
(via Pinch and Swirl)
Japchae by Recipe Tin Eats
Beyond pasta, you can also appreciate yummy glass noodles. Also known as japchae, this dish contains all the vegetables you could imagine, from red peppers to baby spinach and shiitake mushrooms. You can keep it vegan and opt out of including a meat. Either way, your mouth will be watering.
(via Recipe Tin Eats)
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